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Bishan Swaroop Gupta v. Rajeev Sharma & Anr
The Delhi High Court allowed withdrawal of the revision petition against eviction on the petitioner’s undertaking to vacate the premises by a fixed date and pay use and occupation charges, staying execution of the eviction order accordingly.
Kapila Bhudhiraja v. Deepak Bhudhiraja & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed transfer of a domestic violence case from Rohini Courts to Tis Hazari Courts due to petitioner’s apprehension of threat following an assault within court premises.
Anita v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld charges against the petitioner for abetment in a sexual assault case, holding that preventing rescue during the offence amounts to abetment at the charge framing stage.
Kuldeep v. State of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petitioner's interim bail application in a serious abduction and robbery case, holding that humanitarian grounds and completion of investigation do not automatically justify bail when strong evidence exists.
Gulam Reza v. ITPL Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
The High Court held that summons under Section 138 NI Act cannot be quashed at the summons stage under Section 482 Cr.P.C. merely on defence pleas, emphasizing the special summary trial procedure and the accused's burden to prove defences before the Magistrate.
M/S SEPSET PROPERTIES PVT. LTD. & ANR. v. STATE & ANR.
The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 406, 420, and 34 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent powers under Section 482 CrPC subject to payment of costs.
Sushma Gupta v. Chief Secretary Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court held that age relaxation granted under the 2011 Recruitment Rules is final and prior notifications or guest-teacher service do not entitle candidates to further relaxation, dismissing the writ petitions challenging rejection on over-age grounds.
All India Bhrashtachar Virodhi Morcha v. North Delhi Municipal Corporation
The Delhi High Court disposed of a PIL alleging unauthorized land sales and constructions on industrial land, directing petitioners to file separate petitions for distinct grievances without adjudicating on merits.
Sushma Gupta v. Chief Secretary Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order rejecting further age relaxation beyond the Recruitment Rules of 2011 for Assistant Teacher posts, dismissing writ petitions filed by over-age candidates despite their guest-teacher service.
Ajaykumar and Ors. v. Union of India and Ors.
Delhi High Court held that constables below 30 years at application time are entitled to remusteration benefits and seniority despite amendments removing age relaxations and training requirements.
Sarita Bali v. Union of India and Anr
The Delhi High Court held that the petitioner’s promotions to Grade-II and Grade-I in the Indian Foreign Service must be antedated to her batchmates’ dates without a review DPC, directing consequential benefits and setting aside the CAT’s order for a review DPC.
Surjeet Singh v. Manju Bala & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld eviction of tenant for non-payment of rent under the Delhi Rent Control Act, confirming landlord-tenant relationship and validity of eviction notice, and dismissed tenant's petition challenging the eviction.
North Delhi Municipal Corporation v. M/S Dhingra Construction Company
The Delhi High Court held that in commercial suits, the mandatory 120-day period for filing written statements runs from the date of service of summons, and trial courts must specify timelines and fix returnable dates accordingly to avoid unjust rejection of pleadings.
Kulwant Singh v. Nirmal Singh & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed contempt petitions alleging non-payment of subsistence allowance during suspension, holding that payment as per applicable rules complied with court orders.
Damayanti Devi v. Vipul Infrastructure Developers Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that payment of registration money with receipts disclaiming ownership does not constitute a binding oral agreement for sale enforceable by specific performance, and ordered refund of Rs.20 lakhs with interest to the plaintiff.
M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.
The Supreme Court held that a lease granted after inclusion of land in a wildlife sanctuary is ineffective, no damages lie without proof of deprivation, and limitation principles bar the appellant's claim, dismissing the review petition.
M/S. NATESAN AGENCIES (PLANTATIONS) v. STATE REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.
The Supreme Court dismissed the review petition upholding that no rights could be acquired post-wildlife sanctuary notification, the second lease was ineffective, and the appellant was not entitled to damages or limitation benefits.
Mohammade Yusuf v. Rajkumar
The Supreme Court held that a bona fide compromise decree relating to the subject matter of the suit does not require registration under Section 17 of the Registration Act, overruling the High Court's contrary decision.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh
The Supreme Court held that belated requests for correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance and post-retirement are not sustainable, setting aside the High Court's orders granting such relief.
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. v. Shyam Kishore Singh
The Supreme Court held that belated correction of date of birth in service records after decades of acceptance is not permissible, setting aside the High Court's order granting such relief.